# CrewRest+ vs Panda Breaks

The clearest difference is price: CrewRest+ at Free against Panda Breaks's $4.99. CrewRest+ also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Panda Breaks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

CrewRest+ is free to download; Panda Breaks costs $4.99 up front. CrewRest+ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Panda Breaks asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CrewRest+ against 5.0 for Panda Breaks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

CrewRest+ ships an update every 9 days, Panda Breaks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CrewRest+ | Panda Breaks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crewrest-plus/id6757720923/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-breaks/id6773929160/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 14 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serge Ostrowsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/286026735) | [Kidd Coding LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531543147) |

## What reviewers say

### CrewRest+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crewrest-plus/id6757720923)

This app helps flight crew calculate rest and duty schedules for long-haul flights. It offers customizable scenarios, including airline-specific options, and allows users to adjust durations and share timelines. A free trial is available before a yearly subscription.

**Highlights:** Rest and duty scheduling calculator, Customizable rest period splits, Airline-specific scenario catalog, Adjustable duration settings, Timeline sharing as PNG, Breaks before rest/duty periods

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $6.99 | per year |


### Panda Breaks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-breaks/id6773929160)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app calculates rest breaks for long-haul flight crews with 3 or 4 pilots. It offers multiple break schemes, sets wake-up alarms, and provides a visual flight timeline, all in Zulu time and fully offline. It includes FAR 117 validation and adjustable buffers for precise crew rest management.

**Highlights:** Rest break calculation for 3- and 4-pilot crews, Wake-up alarm setting per pilot, Multiple break schemes including FAR 117, Adjustable buffer times, Dark mode for night vision, Offline functionality, FAR 117 validation with warnings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CrewRest+ free?

CrewRest+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Panda Breaks free?

Panda Breaks costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CrewRest+ or Panda Breaks?

CrewRest+ and Panda Breaks are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do CrewRest+ or Panda Breaks have ads?

Neither CrewRest+ nor Panda Breaks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CrewRest+ or Panda Breaks?

CrewRest+ ships an update every 9 days, and Panda Breaks every 2 weeks. Most recently, CrewRest+ was updated on August 13, 2026 and Panda Breaks on September 23, 2026.

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